Contraceptive Foam

• Foam gives the woman control over contraception.
• It is available over the counter without a visit to a clinician.
• Foam can be put into the vagina up to 20 minutes before sexual intercourse and is effective immediately.
• Foam is safe. There are no hormones involved. It is immediately reversible.
• The man’s penis can remain inside the vagina after ejaculation.
• Foam adds lubrication and moisture
• Foam reduces the risk of getting some sexually transmitted diseases.

• Contraceptive foam can be irritating to the vagina and some people feel that it is messy.
• It may not be protective against HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). If protection against infection is important, use condoms.
• Some women do not like putting an applicator into the vagina.
• Sometimes you can’t be sure if there is enough foam left in the container to provide protection during the next act of sex. Keep an extra container of foam handy.
• The taste of foam can be unpleasant.

• Some brands of spermicidal foam are sold in pre–measured, ready to use applicators. If the foam is sold in a separate container, shake the can of foam well before using (about 20 times). Follow the package instructions for filling the applicator.
• Gently insert the applicator completely into the vagina, then withdraw it about one–half inch. Depress the plunger fully, then withdraw it.
• Two full applicators of foam should be inserted no more than 1/2 hour before each act of intercourse. If a condom is used in addition to the foam, only one full applicator of foam is necessary.
• After intercourse, a mini–pad or a panty–liner may be used if the foam drips out. If you decide to douche, wait at least eight hours after intercourse before doing so.
• Practice putting foam into your vagina in advance. This will make it easier at the time of intercourse.
• Complete information about this contraceptive is available from your clinician or from the package insert accompanying the foam.
• Foam is sold at most drugstores and some supermarkets.

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